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In this follow up to Replace the Retiring Windows XP with Linux we’re going learn the easiest and most foolproof way to install and run Xubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS on your old Windows XP computer. The only requirements are that your old computer has USB ports, and that it supports booting from a USB stick. If your computer is too old for USB, then it’s pretty darned old and you really need to think about getting a newer one.
There are but four steps: one, go to OSDisc.com and order Xubuntu Linux on a 32-gigabyte USB stick. Then insert the USB stick into your computer, boot up, and start playing with Linux. It is self-contained and doesn’t change anything on your computer. You can create and save files on the USB stick, install and remove Linux software, and it’s completely portable so you can plug it in and use it anywhere. If you ever get bored with Xubuntu you can delete it and use your USB stick for something else.
Booting to a USB Stick
Ideally your computer is already configured to boot from removable media like USB sticks, CD/DVDs, and even floppy disks if it’s old enough. Boot devices are listed in order in your computer’s BIOS (basic input/output system), for example CD/DVD, USB, and then hard drive. Your computer BIOS is a little program installed in a microchip on your motherboard, and it performs the initial startup before handing off to your operating system. The BIOS goes down this list of boot devices until it finds one that is present, and then uses that.
Watch the boot messages that appear when you first start up your PC and they will tell you how to enter your BIOS, like in figure 1. Then you can see how startup devices are configured. There is no standard way to do this, so you’ll need to press the F1, F2, F11, or Del key to get into your BIOS settings, or possibly even something else; but don’t worry, the startup messages will tell you. Then explore your BIOS settings until you see where to configure the boot device priority (figure 2).
Don’t worry if your screens don’t look exactly like my examples, because they’re all a little different. Save your changes, if any, and exit, and when your system re-starts it should boot to your Xubuntu stick. The first screen has two choices: Try Xubuntu and Install Xubuntu.
Click “Try Xubuntu” to run it from the USB stick. When it’s finished booting you’ll see something like figure four.
Xubuntu recognizes any other installed operating systems, like Windows and system recovery partitions, and there will be icons for them on your Xubuntu desktop. If you have a recovery partition leave it alone. You can click on the Windows partitions to see your files.
Click the little mouse at the top left to see your application menu (figure 5).
Hover your cursor at the bottom to see your Xubuntu dock (figure 6). This auto-hides itself when you move the cursor away. If you want it to always be visible, right-click anywhere on the dock, then left-click Panel > Panel Preferences and uncheck “automatically show and hide the panel.”
Now that you’re up and running, you’re ready to look at some documentation and learn how to run your nice Linux system. Linux uses right-click menus a lot, so remember this while you’re exploring Xubuntu. Visit Xubuntu.org/help for how to’s and other help resources.
Take your time and be patient. There is no such thing as a dead-easy, no-knowledge-required personal computer. It doesn’t matter what computer you use, whether it’s Microsoft, Apple, Android, Chromebook, Linux, or anything else. They all require knowledge and study. You should know basic computer terminology and components, and basic networking concepts. We still need keyboards, and there are lots of free typing tutors if you need a tune-up. There are zillions of great YouTube videos and online how to articles, and all kinds of books, and maybe some classes in your community. Linux and the free/open source software world offer a vast wealth of high-quality software for free. We’ve had affordable, sophisticated personal computers for over 30 years, and there is a world of knowledge literally at our fingertips. It’s not hard once you move past “I can’t do this.”
About Xubuntu
I chose Xubuntu because it is part of the excellent and popular Ubuntu family of Linux distributions. The 12.04 LTS (long-term support) release, codename Precise Pangolin, receives updates and security fixes until April 2017. The interim releases are supported only for 9-18 months. It’s nice and lightweight for older computers, and it has a good straightforward user interface. The Ubuntu installer is the easiest and most streamlined of any distro, and Ubuntu updates and upgrades are reliable. Ubuntu is popular and has the backing of its parent company Canonical, so it’s not likely to disappear anytime soon. Xubuntu doesn’t look much like Windows XP, but it has the same basic layout: an applications menu, and a panel that shows notifications and open apps. You can find everything with just a little bit of poking around and clicking stuff.
I know, my fellow Linux fans, I know, what about Linux Mint? Mint is a wonderful distro. And so is Mageia, and Fedora, and PCLinuxOS, and openSUSE, and Bohdi, and so many more. Linux is a feast of riches. OSDisc.com offers many Linux distros on USB sticks, so feel free to go nuts and use whatever one you want.
Starting with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, Microsoft is making some Linux distros, including Ubuntu, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12, and OpenSUSE Leap 42 available in the Windows Store. Additionally, it's no longer a prerequisite to enable Developer mode, which makes the installation of Linux distros a lot easier.
However, a number of users a seeing an error code 0x8007007e as they try to install any of the distros, but it's not a bug in the software. Instead, users are seeing this error because the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), the compatibility layer to run Linux binary executables on Windows 10 is missing.
In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through the steps to successfully install Ubuntu, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12, and openSUSE Leap 42 on your device.
How to install Windows Subsystem for Linux
Before you can install any version of Linux on Windows 10, you must install WSL using Control Panel.
Open Settings.
Click on Apps.
Click on Apps & features.
Under 'Related settings,' on the right side, click the Programs and Features link.
Click the Turn Windows features on or off link.
On 'Windows Features,' check the Windows Subsystem for Linux (Beta) option.
Click OK.
Click Restart now.
After completing the steps, you can open the Windows Store to get the Linux distro you want to use.
Installing Windows Subsystem for Linux using PowerShell
If you prefer using the command line method, it's also possible to install the Windows Subsystem for Linux using PowerShell.
Open Start.
Search for PowerShell, right-click the result, and click Run as administrator.
Type the following command to add the required module and press Enter:
Type Y to complete the installation and restart your computer.
How to install Linux distros on Windows 10
After adding the Windows System for Linux module to your computer, there are two ways to install Ubuntu or SUSE Linux distros on Windows 10: you can use Command Prompt or the Windows Store.
Installing Linux distros using Command Prompt
Open Start.
Search for Command Prompt, right-click the result, and click Run as administrator.
Type one of the following commands to install Ubuntu, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12, or openSUSE Leap 42 and press Enter:
ubuntu
sles-12
opensuse-42
As you execute the command, the required files will download and install automatically on your device. Then simply follow the on-screen directions to complete the setup.
Installing Linux distros using Windows Store
Perhaps an easier way to install Linux distros on Windows 10 is to use the Windows Store using the following links:
Once the installation completes, launch the app, and complete the on-screen directions.
Remember that you're not limited to install just one version of Linux. If you want, you can also install all three, including Fedora Linux when it becomes available in the Store, and run them all simultaneously.
You can install Linux distros using the Store starting with the release of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. However, if you have a device enrolled in the Windows Insider Program running the latest test build for PC, you can try any of them immediately. Also, note that devices running the Windows 10 Creators Update only supports Ubuntu, which can be installed using these steps.
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